Thursday, October 22, 2026

Agriculture

New blueberry sorter combines optical grading with gentle fruit handling

Earlier this year, Milbor PMC unveiled its new optical blueberry sorter, the MXM BN.2. Fruit Attraction 2026 was another event where the machine was presented and grabbed the attention...

Washington Raises South Africa’s Sugar Quota as Local Sales Keep Falling

South Africa's sugar producers are finding more room to sell abroad just as the domestic market tightens around...

Automated fruit sorting and defect detection target packing efficiency

Sorma Group is attending Fruit Attraction, demonstrating two new technologies designed to make fruit handling faster, more precise,...

Maersk earnings forecast raised to US$14.3 billion despite oversupply risks

Clarksons Securities has raised its earnings forecasts for Danish shipping company AP Moller-Maersk but maintained its sell recommendation,...

US Importers Brace for Leaner South African Lychee Season Amid Supply and Cost Pressures

MIAMI — United States fruit importers are preparing for a tighter supply of South African lychees this winter,...
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South Africa Resumes Maize Exports from Key Hub Amid Record Crop Forecasts

South Africa’s state-owned logistics firm Transnet SOC Ltd. has resumed maize exports from its Maydon Wharf Agribulk Terminal in Durban for the first time...

SA Agricultural Trade Surplus Hits Record $1.55 Billion on Tumble in Import Costs

South Africa’s agricultural trade surplus surged to a record $1.55 billion in the first three months of the year, providing a resilient cushion for...

SA opens new mining investment opportunities ahead of AMW 2026

South Africa is stepping up efforts to attract investment into its mining sector, with President Cyril Ramaphosa launching Phase 3 of the Government-Business Partnership,...

Solidaridad leads the 2026 AFS Forum

Solidaridad (Southern Africa) will participate in the 2026 Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS Forum), taking place in Kigali, Rwanda, from 31 August to 4...

Export expansion crucial for long-term growth of SA agriculture – Update

By: Wandile Sihlobo Recent developments within the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) region and announcements out of the US have once again reminded us that...

Metis Oxy plum awarded 2026 Flavor of the Year

The Metis Oxy plum has just been awarded the 2026 Flavor of the Year prize. Following blind tastings by consumers, this award recognizes the...